ascertain
动词
[,æsə'teɪn]    ['æsɚ'ten]

基本释义

vt.确定,探知

词根词缀

前缀 as to, toward
+
前缀 as 加强语气,朝向(ad-在c前的同化)
+
词根 certain 确定的
as + as + certain = ascertain

网络释义

确定;查明;弄清

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例句


1. We need to ascertain the cause of the problem before we can come up with a solution.
在找到问题的原因之前,我们需要确定一下。
2. The detective worked tirelessly to ascertain the identity of the killer.
这名侦探不辞辛劳地查明了凶手的身份。
ascertain单词图解,单词释义场景配图

实用场景例句

商务邮件
Please ascertain the exact delivery date and inform us as soon as possible.
请确定确切的交货日期,并尽快通知我们。
学术写作
The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the effects of climate change on coral reefs.
本研究的主要目的是确定气候变化对珊瑚礁的影响。
旅游出行
The guide tried to ascertain the group's preferred dinner time for the evening.
导游试图确定团队晚上的首选晚餐时间。
日常对话
I need to ascertain whether the store is open before we drive all the way there.
在我们开车去那儿之前,我需要确定那家店是否开门。
社交媒体
Has anyone managed to ascertain the release date of the new game yet?
有谁弄清楚新游戏的发布日期了吗?
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